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    Roald Dahl [a] (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime fighter ace. [1] [2] His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. [3] [4] He has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century".

  2. May 28, 2024 · Roald Dahl (born September 13, 1916, Llandaff, Wales—died November 23, 1990, Oxford, England) was a British writer who was a popular author of ingenious and irreverent children’s books. His best-known works include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) and Matilda (1988), both of which were adapted into popular films.

  3. The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre. The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre is an independent charity, founded in 2001 by Roald Dahl’s widow, Liccy. Their founding objective as a charity is to further the education of the public in the art of literature and creativity, by running a museum and literature centre based on the works of Roald Dahl.

  4. Jan 4, 2021 · Roald Dahl was a British author who penned 19 children's books over his decades-long writing career. In 1953 he published the best-selling story collection Someone Like You and married actress ...

  5. Feb 18, 2020 · The Memorable Author of Iconic Children's Novels. British author Roald Dahl, circa 1971. Roald Dahl (September 13, 1916–November 23, 1990) was a British writer. After serving in the Royal Air Force during World War II, he became a world-famous author, particularly due to his best-selling books for children.

  6. Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. His first moment of inspiration came when he was at boarding school, when a local chocolate factory invited pupils to trial new chocolate bars - 35 years later, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was published. He went on to write many more stories, including ...

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